1. French Programming in the Aldergrove Region
Betty Gilbert Middle School
Aldergrove Community Secondary School
Parent Meeting
February 23, 2017

2. Purpose Need to review French programming in the Aldergrove region
Concerns regarding sustainability
Recent trends and data
Update regarding changes to French programming
Timeline
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

3. History and Context
District Review of French Immersion program in Aldergrove
Challenging enrolment numbers
Concerns regarding sustainability
Board Decision April 29, 2014
Transition to an Advanced Placement Model at ACSS with an option to continue with the Bilingual Dual Dogwood Diploma
Betty Gilbert to continue with Late Immersion program
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

4. French Immersion at ACSS
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

5. French Immersion Enrolment Data
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
BGMS 84 85 78
ACSS 75 58 55
TOTAL
159
143
133
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

6. The Reality Since 2014 Humanités 9/10 at ACSS
Created more flexibility and choice
Betty Gilbert enrolment mostly still solid
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

7. ACSS Current Enrolment 2016-17
Same challenges exist now that existed several years ago
Grade 9
21 students
Grade 10
16 students
Grade 11
6 students
Grade 12
12 students
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

8. Betty Gilbert Enrolment 2016-17
Grade 6
30 students
Grade 7
29 students
Grade 8
19 students
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

9. Current ACSS Cohort
Grade 12’s – finished requirements last year ( )
Grade 11’s – finished their requirements this year ( )
Grade 10’s
Need to take 4 courses in French next year ( ) IF they choose the Bilingual Dogwood
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

10. Plan for ACSS for 2017-18 Current Grade 9’s
Will be offered Humanités 10 to finish their FRAL/Sciences Humaines requirement
Will need to transfer to BSS or WGSS to pursue the Bilingual Dogwood
Will be given guaranteed placement in the FI program
Will need to provide their own transportation
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

11. Proposed “Enriched French Program”
Create an enriched French programming option for students wishing to remain in their community
Will NOT be a traditional French Immersion program
A cohort program for 1 semester in one of their senior years (Grade 11 or 12)
French language and culture
In the preliminary stages of planning
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

12. Bridging from Betty Gilbert
Late immersion in Grades 6, 7, 8
For their Grade 9 year they could:
Enrol in Core French 10 at ACSS
Or transfer to BSS or WGSS to continue with the traditional FI program
For their Grade 10 year, they could:
Enrol in Core French 11
For their Grade 11 year, they could:
Enrol in the new “enriched” cohort program
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

13. DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française)
An internationally recognized certification of French language proficiency
Used for entry to post-secondary education and securing employment
Assesses listening, speaking, reading, writing
Students receive 4 external credits towards graduation
Students can choose do this exam and will have a valuable credential to prove their French proficiency
Bilingual Dogwood is a BC certification
Recognition that a student has completed a certain amount of schooling in French
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

14. Conclusion Effective for 2017-18
Current Grade 10’s will be allowed to finish their Dual Dogwood Diploma option at ACSS if they are willing to take 4 courses in French next year
Current Grade 9’s need to decide to continue FI at BSS or WGSS or opt for the proposed enriched program under development
The District is committed to providing academic and cultural enrichment opportunities in French for the Aldergrove region students
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

15. Questions
SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017